TB 17 — Yì Fēng (翳风) — Wind Screen
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1. Overview
TB 17 — Yì Fēng (翳风) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner (San Jiao) meridian. Its English name, Wind Screen, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Behind the earlobe, in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process.
3. Actions
- Primary posterior ear point — benefits all ear disorders
- Expels Wind and opens the orifices
- Relieves jaw and facial pain
4. Indications
- Tinnitus — primary local point from behind the ear
- Deafness and sudden hearing loss
- Otitis media
- Bell's palsy — facial paralysis
- TMJ pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.8–1.2 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
TB 17 is the most important local point for the ear from the posterior aspect, used in every tinnitus and hearing treatment alongside SI 19 and GB 2. For Bell's palsy, TB 17 combined with LI 4, ST 6 and GB 14 forms the standard facial paralysis prescription.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 17 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus, Jaw pain and TMJ. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
